Idaho and the Salmon River

I can easily see why folks from Idaho are not impressed with Yosemite!

Coming into Stanley I passed many meadows as high and lush as Tuolomne Meadows  and the Sawtooth Range is every bit as dramatic as the vistas in  Yosemite.

I also realize why most environmentalists are from the cities and populated areas.  If they drove across Nevada and Idaho they would be convinced that we have plenty of unspoiled places.

I camped last night next to the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River,  not in a designated campsite but in what we called a “throw down” camp down a 4×4 track. 

I camped in a “throw down” area (non designated) on Thursday night right beside the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River.  On Friday morning I came to hot springs by the road and soaked awhile and then drove along the Salmon River all day.  At one point where the hatchery spills into the river hundreds of fisherman were in and along the river and a man in waders was carrying a huge, probably forty pound, salmon to his car.  Non resident fishing liscences are dear so I continued to North Fork, where I began the climb to Chief Joseph’s Pass (7000 feet) and pulled off to camp at Twin Creeks among the tall pines next to one of the creeks.   I have learned to do the steep grades in the early morning when the truck and air are cool.

 A Montana assemblyman  who is also a Veteran For Peace may meet with  me about issues such as Safeguard the Guard and Federal Responsibility for Federalization Costs.  I will spend tomorrow,  Sunday, calling members to see if I can organize support for him.